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Tri-state bidding for consistent Kelvale rams

Tri-state bidding for consistent Kelvale rams

A tri-state bidding battle erupted for long stapled rams with soft handling wools ensuring Kelvale Poll Merino stud, Keith, sold more rams at its annual on-property sale than in any previous year, including the tally in the mini auction.

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

MIXED farmers Brad and Kerry Claughton, Yallunda Flat, have found increasing their emphasis on their livestock production has helped improve their soils and cropping operation.

Sucker demand strong at Ouyen

Sucker demand strong at Ouyen

PRICES held firm at the Ouyen sheep market yesterday.

Jones named as CFS chief

Jones named as CFS chief

A NEW head has been named for the SA Country Fire Service, four months after former chief Greg Nettleton's contract was not renewed.

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

MIXED farmers Brad and Kerry Claughton, Yallunda Flat, have found increasing their emphasis on their livestock production has helped improve their soils and cropping operation.

Ashrose eclipses previous record with $8000 sale-topper

Ashrose eclipses previous record with $8000 sale-topper

It was the case of another year and another record at Ashrose Poll Merino's annual on-property sale on Thursday, with the sale-topper selling for $8000, smashing the stud's previous record of $3900, set last year.

Would you grow a GM crop? | POLL

Would you grow a GM crop? | POLL

If the state government lifted SA's ban on genetically-modified crops, would you change your cropping plans?

Quality product deserves premium price tag

Quality product deserves premium price tag

McLAREN Vale wine and sheep producer Henry Beal says his two enterprises have similar goals: create a premium product and find a niche market that is willing to pay.

Letters to the editor - August 22

Letters to the editor - August 22

The decision to scrap SA's GM crop ban and the use of ag chemicals had our readers fired up this week.

Would you grow a GM crop? | POLL

Would you grow a GM crop? | POLL

If the state government lifted SA's ban on genetically-modified crops, would you change your cropping plans?

Mt Pleasant lambs sell to $232

Mt Pleasant lambs sell to $232

The yarding was small but prices were firm to dearer at the Mount Pleasant sale.

Jones named as CFS chief

Jones named as CFS chief

A NEW head has been named for the SA Country Fire Service, four months after former chief Greg Nettleton's contract was not renewed.

Quality product deserves premium price tag

Quality product deserves premium price tag

McLAREN Vale wine and sheep producer Henry Beal says his two enterprises have similar goals: create a premium product and find a niche market that is willing to pay.

Sucker demand strong at Ouyen

Sucker demand strong at Ouyen

PRICES held firm at the Ouyen sheep market yesterday.

Letters to the editor - August 22

Letters to the editor - August 22

The decision to scrap SA's GM crop ban and the use of ag chemicals had our readers fired up this week.

Mt Pleasant lambs sell to $232

Mt Pleasant lambs sell to $232

The yarding was small but prices were firm to dearer at the Mount Pleasant sale.

Drought relief advocate seeks to help Mid North

Drought relief advocate seeks to help Mid North

Adelaide-raised Barb Button never dreamed she would settle in the Mid North, but in the five years since making the move to Watervale, she has become a key figure in providing drought support for people in her region.

Drought relief advocate seeks to help Mid North

Industry links critical to improving ag education

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

Livestock SA hopeful Dog Fence levy in place for spring sales

Cropping

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US crop tours get heated

US crop tours get heated

The normal peaceful USDA crop tours have got heated with staff reportedly receiving threats from farmers unhappy with yield estimates.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

Mixed focus brings benefits to soil, business

MIXED farmers Brad and Kerry Claughton, Yallunda Flat, have found increasing their emphasis on their livestock production has helped improve their soils and cropping operation.

Experience no barrier to farm accidents

Experience no barrier to farm accidents

It was a task Natimuk farmer Michael Sudholz had done 1000 times before, but that didn't stop a freak wind from causing a serious accident.

Sheep

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Quality product deserves premium price tag

Quality product deserves premium price tag

McLAREN Vale wine and sheep producer Henry Beal says his two enterprises have similar goals: create a premium product and find a niche market that is willing to pay.

A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A Texel ram lamb has sold for an astonishing $A380,000 in Scotland.

eID tag system moving nationally

eID tag system moving nationally

A nationwide eID system for sheep is the obvious next step.

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

A YEAR since the launch of One Biosecurity, SA's chief veterinary officer Mary Carr reflects on the implementation of the ground-breaking program.

Crossbred wools now easing EMI price slide

Crossbred wools now easing EMI price slide

The most positive note out of this week's wool market was the lift in demand for crossbred wools.

Ashrose eclipses previous record with $8000 sale-topper

Ashrose eclipses previous record with $8000 sale-topper

It was the case of another year and another record at Ashrose Poll Merino's annual on-property sale on Thursday, with the sale-topper selling for $8000, smashing the stud's previous record of $3900, set last year.

Can biochar help cut livestock greenhouse gas emissions?

Can biochar help cut livestock greenhouse gas emissions?

New research funded by Meat & Livestock Australia is looking at the potential of biochar in feed rations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

Beef

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Exports to China trump the US

Exports to China trump the US

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the Australian beef export market.

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

A YEAR since the launch of One Biosecurity, SA's chief veterinary officer Mary Carr reflects on the implementation of the ground-breaking program.

SA stars reflect on Rising Champions experience

SA stars reflect on Rising Champions experience

With the Rising Champions program in its 10th year, we caught up with three past SA representatives to find out more about their time as a Rising Champion.

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

The late cricketer Phillip Hughes' sister Megan has come back to the farm to help grow the business her brother and father Greg started.

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Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Voluntary movement, Landcare has been around for 30 years but according to CEO Shane Norrish the hard work has only just begun.

Growth is risky business

Growth is risky business

Sponsored content: How can we be expected to produce more in the face of degraded soil and climate change? With the reality of climate change upon us the difficult questions need to be asked.

Fighting the catastrophic impact of frost

Fighting the catastrophic impact of frost

Sponsored content: The CSIRO estimate losses from frost events in broadacre agriculture to be between $120 - $700 million per year and the prevalence of it is increasing.

Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

As Landcare celebrates 30 years this month, we reflect on a remarkable legacy.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

Cruise the Andaman and Arabian seas and the Indian Ocean from Singapore to Dubai.

Key regional airport set to be made safer

Key regional airport set to be made safer

Broken Hill airport will be upgraded to improve safety and bring the airport up to speed with current technology, thanks to $2.4 million from the NSW Government's $170 million Drought Stimulus Package.

White Suffolk: Developing career options in sheep industry

White Suffolk: Developing career options in sheep industry

Supporting young people to make their way in the sheep industry will benefit all of agriculture, according to Jamie Heinrich.

White Suffolk: Hands-on ag plot at Dalby High

White Suffolk: Hands-on ag plot at Dalby High

Dalby State High School students are getting hands-on experience working with White Suffolk stud sheep.

Spring Sales

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Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

Make every heifer count with a 'Kodak' son from the Hardhat Angus 2019 Bull Sale

Make every heifer count with a 'Kodak' son from the Hardhat Angus 2019 Bull Sale

Advertiser content: While the last two years have been challenging for beef cattle producers throughout Australia, Hardhat Angus are offering some of their easy care cattle at their 2019 bull sale.

Champion Queensland Simmental breeders prepare for second sale

Champion Queensland Simmental breeders prepare for second sale

Advertiser content: Following a successful inaugural bull sale last year Queensland's Blue Dog Simmental is predicting even better results at their second on farm sale in September.

Dairy

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United approach key if EU rules change

United approach key if EU rules change

IF THE Australian cheese industry is willing to work together, it may not suffer major ill-effects from proposed restrictions on locally-made produce

How coffee is helping drive milk consumption

How coffee is helping drive milk consumption

Australia's coffee culture is helping drive milk consumption

Global dairy prices steady

Global dairy prices steady

Global dairy prices were steady at auction on Tuesday night but the outlook is uncertain due to increasing trade tensions.

Courses set up farmers for future

Courses set up farmers for future

A range of business courses is available for dairy farmers to improve their farm management.

Heart Foundation tick for full-fat dairy

Heart Foundation tick for full-fat dairy

Healthy Australians can indulge in the joy of full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt without increasing their risk of heart disease or stroke.

Agribusiness

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Weak dollar drives fuel prices higher

Weak dollar drives fuel prices higher

Petrol prices in the five biggest capital city markets averaged 141.2 cents a litre in 2018-19.

GrainCorp not granted Portland port exemption

GrainCorp not granted Portland port exemption

GrainCorp has not been granted an exemption to the ACCC port access code for its Portland facility.

ACCC gives Ruralco, Landmark deal the all clear

ACCC gives Ruralco, Landmark deal the all clear

The $470M sale of Ruralco to Landmark has been cleared by the ACCC.

Industry leaders to drive agtech uptake

Industry leaders to drive agtech uptake

NINE business, industry and academic leaders have been named to help drive the state's agricultural innovation forward.

Video

Seaweed to cut cow methane emissions

Seaweed to cut cow methane emissions

A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Legendary bush racehorse immortalised

Legendary bush racehorse immortalised

One of the greatest racehorses the bush, and Australia, has ever seen has now been recognised with a sculpture in her hometown of Blackall.

Knudsens buy Wattle Brae stud | Video

Knudsens buy Wattle Brae stud | Video

Wattle Brae at Pilton has sold for more than $4 million to Rick and Rebecca Knudsen.

Photos

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Industry links critical to improving ag education

Industry links critical to improving ag education

INDUSTRY partnerships with schools could be one step to ensuring food and fibre education is reaching the right audience

Flashback Friday - January/February 1965

Flashback Friday - January/February 1965

Fire safety was a key focus in these two months, while cattle, pig and horse sales went on.

Plant biosecurity takes focus at symposium | PHOTOS

Plant biosecurity takes focus at symposium | PHOTOS

The Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium was held in Brisbane last week.

Fresh Awards 2019 declare NSW/ACT's best fresh produce suppliers | PHOTOS

Fresh Awards 2019 declare NSW/ACT's best fresh produce suppliers | PHOTOS

There were plenty of smiles at this year's Fresh Awards.

Ag students prepare to grow industry future | PHOTOS

Ag students prepare to grow industry future | PHOTOS

Ag students gained insight into their potential future at the AUASA event.

Opinion

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Are our agronomy jobs in threat of extinction?

Are our agronomy jobs in threat of extinction?

How do you protect your career when you are not redundant yet?

Experts struggle to predict rate movements

Experts struggle to predict rate movements

One of the aspects of my business life I really enjoy is working with some top rate agribusinesses.

Country customers left bewildered as Telstra service lags behind

Country customers left bewildered as Telstra service lags behind

There are always going to be faults with telecommunications infrastructure but a better system to report such faults is urgently needed.

Property

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Rocksville asking $1.45 million

Rocksville asking $1.45 million

The Charleville property Rocksville has been listed for sale through Landmark Harcourts for $1.45 million.

Grassed up Gundoo sold at auction

Grassed up Gundoo sold at auction

The 16,594 hectare Isisford property Gundoo has sold at an Elders auction for $3.4 million.

Karawarra delivers Mackenzie River diversity

Karawarra delivers Mackenzie River diversity

Karamarra has been developed as three separate businesses: Irrigation, broadacre farming and cattle.

Tassal Group to develop Exmoor as major aquaculture operation

Tassal Group to develop Exmoor as major aquaculture operation

Exmoor Station at Bloomsbury will be developed as a major aquaculture operation by its new owner, the Tassal Group.

Machinery

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Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip

Rain gauge linked by satellite

Rain gauge linked by satellite

GoannaAg and Myriota launch sensors connected by satellite

Know your farmer

Know your farmer

Tractor and Machinery Association conference delves into farmer's media habits

Weed-It set to light up your spray job

Weed-It set to light up your spray job

Croplands launch Quadro weed detection

Sales dip for broadacre but up for hay

Sales dip for broadacre but up for hay

Tractor and Machinery Association July report

Weedseeker sequel smarter and faster

Weedseeker sequel smarter and faster

Trimble and McIntosh have launched the Weedseeker 2

Scorpion will load it smarter

Scorpion will load it smarter

Claas are launching their new Scorpion telescopic loader range

Next generation of Lexion hits our shore

Next generation of Lexion hits our shore

Claas have launched the new Lexion 7000/8000 series